Juglans nigra
black walnut
Flower Color
Description
A vigorous, large, deciduous, broad-crowned tree with large pinnate leaves composed of 15-21 lanceolate leaflets, with 10cm long male catkins and insignificant female flowers followed by globose green fruits, 5cm wide
Mature Height
12m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Nov
Dec
Key Features
Low Maintenance